Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) is a world-class Defense Research and Development enterprise, with a charter to create new and emerging technology innovations in support of Commercial & Government organizations. We have expertise in RF, EMP, Pulsed Power, Acoustics and Threat Warning Systems; partnering with our customers to address real-world problems with cost-effective solutions… that work.

The SARA, Inc. High Power Electromagnetics Division (HPEM) is looking for a remarkably talented, motivated, and imaginative Electrical Engineer to support research and development activities and transition innovative technologies to the DoD, DoE, and their contractors in Colorado Springs, CO. The candidate will have the opportunity to grow and learn with talented engineers, physicists, and technicians on long-standing programs and new programs supporting our customers. Our small group will allow the candidate to experience, contribute, and collaborate in a multidisciplinary nature from conception all the way through to operation.

Candidates must be strong team participants, have excellent communication skills, be resourceful and creative, and willing to contribute to a multidisciplinary and fast-paced engineering environment.

Core Responsibilities:

• Hardware Electronics Design
• Designing, developing, testing, and analyzing complex high-power solid-state switching systems and devices, gate-drive circuits, snubber circuits, protection circuits, microcontroller-based control systems, FPGA based systems, and data acquisition systems
• Design, implement, maintain, or improve electrical systems for R&D purposes
• Executing SPICE simulations of complex control systems for high-power solid-state switching systems
• Designing, manufacturing, and testing of PCBs
• Tests new products; develops systems to gather digital data during testing
• Assist in firmware testing and hardware testing of HV systems
• Develops ongoing quality control testing procedures to be incorporated into the regular production process
• Writing detailed technical reports and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Assisting technical leadership with the development of Applied Research, Pulsed Power systems, Directed Energy systems, and measures of effectiveness of such systems
• Supporting highly-technical engineering and scientific teams on field test activities when and if necessary (moderate travel is required on occasion)

Key Competencies:

• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Excellent decision-making and leadership capabilities
• Conflict resolution experience
• Adaptability to work in a fluid, fast-paced team environment

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 2-5 years’ work experience
• Experience using basic data acquisition equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, voltage probes, current probes, and spectrum analyzers
• Experience with data processing software including Excel, MATLAB, and Mathcad
• Experience with analog and digital circuit design and layout
• Experience with software including DipTrace, OrCAD, P-SPICE, and LTSPICE
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Willingness to occasionally travel to brief customers or participate in development testing
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance
• US CITIZENSHIP required for security clearance purposes

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6+ years’ experience in one or more of the following:
  1. Circuit design with Power Electronics
  2. Pulsed Power
  3. High Power Solid-State Switching
  4. Power Conditioning
  5. DCDC & ACDC Power Conversion
  6. High Voltage (1s to 100s of kilovolts)
  7. Protection Circuits
  8. High-Speed Communication Circuits
  9. Digital and Analog Controls
  10. Power Magnetics
  11. Gate Drives
  12. I/O Interface Circuits
  13. Control Hardware
  14. Electromagnetics
  15. Microelectronics
  16. Fiber optics
• Active DoD Top Secret or DoE Q clearance

SARA offers a competitive benefits package to include:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; and other supplemental programs
• A generous PTO program (vacation, sick, holiday)
• Tuition & certification reimbursement
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee bonuses
• 401(k) match/profit sharing
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Salary Range: $70,000 - $110,000 DOE

Application Deadline: May 13, 2024

U.S. citizenship is required for most positions. (www.SARA.com)

SARA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SARA, Inc. is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SARA Inc.’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (719) 302-3117.

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